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Key Points and Summary – A futuristic warfighting concept envisions the hypersonic SR-72 “Darkstar” acting as a “mothership” or “quarterback” for U.S. air dominance....
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Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – A comparison of the legendary SR-71 Blackbird and its proposed successor, the SR-72 “Darkstar,” reveals a massive leap in...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Point and Summary – Born from the need to replace the vulnerable U-2 spy plane, the SR-71 Blackbird was an engineering marvel of...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – The SR-71 was retired in 1990 on cost and survivability grounds despite unmatched speed, altitude, and responsiveness. -Congress forced...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – What happens if the “Son of Blackbird” never leaves the nest? The SR-72 promises something we don’t have: a...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – Lockheed’s SR-72 “Darkstar” is a dazzling but unnecessary luxury. -Despite promises of Mach-6 speed, TBCC propulsion, high-altitude survivability, stealth,...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 Son of Blackbird or “Darkstar” aims to replace the SR-71 with hypersonic ISR—and possibly strike—using a...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – Lockheed Martin’s SR-72 “Darkstar” aims to fly at Mach 6, pairing hypersonic reconnaissance with strike options such as the...
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – Skunk Works’ SR-72 concept chases the Blackbird’s core idea—speed as survival—with a turbine-based combined cycle (TBCC) engine to take...